On Tuesday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 16, all Arts staff, faculty, and teaching assistants are welcome to join us in person for insightful knowledge exchange as we prepare for the new academic year together. In the sessions, you will:
- Get a showcase of technological projects and teaching modes in the Faculty of Arts in collaboration with Arts ISIT
- Receive resources and support to prepare for the new academic year
- Explore the full scope of instructional and technological support available from Arts ISIT
- Have a space for intellectual discussion on teaching and learning in times of rapid technological development
This event will be photographed and images will be posted on our website. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please inform the photographer. UBC is authorized to collect these images under section 26 of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Location: UBC Vancouver Campus, Buchanan B
The Arts ISIT Welcome Back Conference will take place on the UBC Vancouver Campus, on the third floor of Buchanan B. We acknowledge that the UBC Vancouver campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam). We are grateful to have the privilege to work, learn, and gather on these lands and look forward to welcoming and celebrating the Arts community in preparation for the upcoming academic year.
View conference map | Upon your arrival for the first session, please head to the Welcome Area located at Buchanan B314 to check in and collect your conference kit.
Help us minimize waste | We kindly request guests to bring a cup or bottle. There will be a station for coffee, tea, or water refills. If you wish to return your badge after the event, please do so at the Welcome Area. We appreciate your support minimizing waste and reusing materials.
Program
Tuesday 15 August & Wednesday 16 August
9.30-13.00 | Conference Fair | Buchanan B3 | Explore our booths for diverse topics, share experiences, and exchange ideas with fellow attendees.
- Booth 1. Arts Comms, Headshot photoshoot | Get your headshots taken.
- Booth 2. Video in Arts Teaching booth | Share your needs for integrating video in teaching with Lucas Wright from UBC’s Enterprise Video Platform Project.
- Booth 3. Arts ISIT Data Analytics | Discover the potential of Arts data for strategic decisions, administrative processes, and insights into course registration, student demographics, and specialization enrolment.
- Booth 4. Arts Comms, Workday Student Team | Chat with the team about Workday Student implementation.
- Booth 5. Arts ISIT computers showcase & AV tour booth | Discover Arts’ standard computers and the classroom AV setup. Engage with the Helpdesk team for ordering options and demos.
- Booth 6. ePortfolios booth | Showcase student and alumni achievements through Arts ePortfolios. Learn how to effectively use this tool in teaching and learning.
- Booth 7. Practical Learning booth | Explore real-world applications of classroom learning at workplaces and in the community. Engage with additional resources and strategies.
Tuesday 15 August
9.30 – 14.00 | Welcome walk-in | B314 | Make sure you visit the welcome area at B314 to check in and receive the latest information about the conference.
10.00 – 11.30 | Arts Intelligence on AI: Opening panel discussion| B315 | Explore Arts perspectives on artificial intelligence, its opportunities, challenges, and ethical questions.
11.45 – 12.15 | Classroom AV demo | B313 | Familiarize yourself with classroom technologies, ask questions, and try out equipment.
12.00 – 13.00 | Open house lunch | Buchanan Courtyard | Join Arts ISIT for lunch, ice cream, and a chance to chat.
13.00 – 14.00 | Kickstart your Canvas course | B319 | Learn Canvas functionalities and prepare for the new academic year.
14.00 – 15.15 | Tools for teaching: Enhancing learning through technology | B315 | Arts instructors share experiences using specific learning technologies.
Wednesday 16 August
9.00 – 14.00 | Welcome walk-in | B314 | Make sure you visit the welcome area at B314 to check in and receive the latest information about the conference.
09.15 – 09.45 | Classroom AV demo | B313 | Familiarize yourself with classroom technologies, ask questions, and try out equipment.
10.00 – 11.15 | Hybrid & multi-access courses in Arts | B318 | Learn from four Arts instructors about their experiences and expertise in hybrid and multi-access courses.
11.00 – 12.30 | Practical learning strategies| B309 | Discover resources to integrate practical learning and connections with alumni into your classes.
12.00 – 13.30 | Productivity lunch: Leveraging UBC’s productivity tools to improve collaboration and efficiency| B315 | Learn from Arts ISIT’s experience navigating productivity tools, and gain insights on our strategies.
If you are not signed up for the Productivity Lunch, we encourage you to connect with someone you met at the conference to have lunch somewhere on campus together.
13.00 – 14.00 | Canvas Gradebook deep-dive| B319 | Explore advanced settings for grading efficiency.
14.00 – 15.15 | New Place and Power requirement discussion session | B315 | Discuss the development of courses aligning with UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan and Faculty of Arts’ values.
Sign up for the Arts ISIT Welcome Back Conference
Sign up through the online form is now closed. If you are interested to join sessions, please visit the Welcome Area during the event to sign up as a walk-in.
Please note that the Open House Lunch on Tuesday and Productivity Lunch on Wednesday are not open to walk-ins.
